Hey, this summer I'm going to Spain, and I'm going to get a new laptop so that I can easily stay in touch with people back in the United States. My budget is around 1000-1500 dollars (probably closer to 1500), and I want to get the best gaming computer that I can get for that amount of money, since I would at least like to be able to play some games on it, even though I know I can't really get anything too good for that amount of money. Any suggestions for what I should get, or where I should get a laptop from? Thanks

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Good points Tedster,
many people have no idea what they want or need, and it is impossible for anyone to tell them other than recommend something using their own likes and dislikes as examples

Well, I just want the most powerful machine I can get for the money, even though I know I won't really get much.

I think you can get a Dell XPS 15" with 2.4ghz C2d, 4GB RAM, 256mb 8600m gt,WXGA+ screen for 1,500 USD!